Post by kapeluza on Feb 21, 2014 13:00:28 GMT -5

Hi,

I went to my first Bonnaroo last year and going again this year! Buying VIP this is year and was wondering where exactly do you stand at these stages? I couldn't find anything specific showing where you stand with VIP passes.

Post by fordgoose15 on Feb 21, 2014 14:24:23 GMT -5

At What Stage there is a small hill off to the side (far left as you are in the crowd looking at the stage). At Which Stage there is a set of bleachers that only VIP can sit in, but I am not sure how closely they monitor who gets in.

Neither of these viewing areas are that spectacular. In the past I have just sat on the ground just like anyone else who has a general admission wristband. The bleachers at Which Stage might be a good option for some shows, but they are kinda far back away from the stage.

If you want to get close at all, your best bet is to just walk up, because the VIP viewing areas have not been close to the stages in years past.

Post by fordgoose15 on Feb 21, 2014 14:41:17 GMT -5

I was just reading around, and I think I need to amend my previous answer. I wasn't able to go to 'Roo last year and apparently there were some changes I missed out on. The bleachers for Which Stage were not there last year, and instead, my understanding is there was a "pit" at Which Stage on one side that was only for VIP's. I hope this is back this year; I will utilize the crap out of it.

Post by Mike D on Feb 22, 2014 0:02:06 GMT -5

I was just reading around, and I think I need to amend my previous answer. I wasn't able to go to 'Roo last year and apparently there were some changes I missed out on. The bleachers for Which Stage were not there last year, and instead, my understanding is there was a "pit" at Which Stage on one side that was only for VIP's. I hope this is back this year; I will utilize the crap out of it.

Yup The bleachers are now ADA I believe, the right side pit at Which (closest to the VIP bathrooms/backstage road) is VIP . . . ya, its awesome

Post by relaxrelapse on Feb 22, 2014 0:38:47 GMT -5

I was just reading around, and I think I need to amend my previous answer. I wasn't able to go to 'Roo last year and apparently there were some changes I missed out on. The bleachers for Which Stage were not there last year, and instead, my understanding is there was a "pit" at Which Stage on one side that was only for VIP's. I hope this is back this year; I will utilize the crap out of it.

Yup The bleachers are now ADA I believe, the right side pit at Which (closest to the VIP bathrooms/backstage road) is VIP . . . ya, its awesome

The best part about the VIP Which stage pit is that hardly anyone goes over there. I walked up half way through R. Kelly's set and was only like 3 rows of people back.

Post by knoxatty on Feb 22, 2014 1:13:01 GMT -5

You know, I have never, not been at the rail for a show when I wanted to be there. I was a foot from Bruce (on the right side) touching the stage with lil' wayne on the right side. and Phish 2011 right side again. I think it all comes down to personality. And I didn't even argue at any of them.

Post by I LOVE SPICY PIE on Feb 22, 2014 10:45:13 GMT -5

The VIP viewing for the Which stage is one of the best advantages of VIP. There are two options. There is a VIP viewing area that is angled off to the right of the Which stage. The views are quite good from this area as is the sound. However, you can also get into the pit area which is directly in front of the stage. For shows earlier in the day, you should have little to no problem just strolling right in there and watching the show from this area. About five minutes before Grizzly Bear started last year, I entered the pit and enjoyed the show from about 20 feet away. For The Lumineers, who closed the stage, there was a good sized line to get into this pit area, so I didn't bother.

Post by edd on Feb 26, 2014 13:10:35 GMT -5

I cannot emphasize enough how great the VIP viewing area for the Which Stage is. For a stage that is notorious for having crowd and sound issues, the experience is amazing.

It's funny how this issue really highlights the GA/VIP dichotomy. Anyone who goes GA hopes and prays that their favorite acts don't get put on Which and I'm over here sleeping with my PJs inside out every night between here and schedule release hoping that Which has all the acts I want to see.